The FBI investigates cyber attacks and intrusions, including crypto-related crimes, as the lead federal agency. The FBI uses a variety of methods to investigate cyber crime, including:
Honeypots: Using fake targets to catch cyber criminals
Creating new cryptocurrencies: The FBI created a new Ethereum-based crypto token called NexFundAI to catch people who manipulate crypto markets
Collecting and sharing intelligence: The FBI collects and shares intelligence to help unmask cyber criminals
Engaging with victims: The FBI works with victims of cyber crime
